The first and most important thing for you to do when you welcome your new beagle puppy into your family is to get him/her all necessary vaccinations.  It’s smart to start them on flea and heart worm prevention as soon as they are old enough so that they don’t have serious health issues.

Finding the right dog food for your puppy is vital to it’s health.  Not all dog breeds require the same nutrition regimen.  Learning how to read the nutrition labels on dog food is very helpful and you will also feel better about what they are eating.  You can consult your vet or do your own research and find what’s best.  It’s never a good idea for your dog to intake your leftovers from dinner or any other meal.  This can cause health problems and quite possibly some bad table side manner (begging).  If you want to reward your Beagle, they will never turn down a good dog treat.

Grooming for Beagles isn’t too excessive but necessary a couple times of week.  They just need a thorough brushing a few times a week to keep their coat healthy and rid of any excess in their fur.  Bathing  them once or a couple times a month is needed as well.  Clean the ears with wipes or a solution to prevent any kind of ear infection or build up.

The Beagle breed can be very stubborn so when in the training process and just everyday situations it’s important to be consistent with them.   Rewarding them with dog treats works great with these dogs as they love their praise and their food!  Keeping your Beagle happy and in good health can keep them around for 15 yrs. or so.

The Beagle is a breed that is as rich in breed history, as in what breeds it took to get where it is today. On more that one occasion the breed almost completely died out, and it wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that the dog finally had a  firm foot hold. The Beagle became recognized by the AKC in 1884. A Beagle by the name of  Derawunda Vixen won Best in Show at Crufts in 1959. The Beagle has always done better in the U.S. than in its native country of Britain. The Beagle stands 13 to 16 in. tall at the withers and weighs anywhere between 18 to 35 lbs. Females being on the smaller end of the scale. Well muscled the Beagle has a smooth coat that comes in a variety of colors. Tri-colored Beagles are most common and popular, but they also come in Bi-colors variations as well these colors include lemon, liver, tan, blue, and black. The can also come ticked or freckled. Beagles have one of the keenest noses around…something a new Beagle owner should never forget. Bred for the chase the Beagle is a  die hard hunter.